Author: Mwangi Maina

Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio signals US support for Kenya-led Haiti Mission Jan 18, 2025

Some Republican lawmakers have expressed concerns about Kenya’s deployment of troops to Haiti, highlighting vulnerabilities in Kenya’s ability to comb...

General Abdel responds to US sanctions, defends Sudanese army actions Jan 17, 2025

The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Thursday, citing allegations against the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) for targeting civilians, civilian...

Raila lobbies in Maputo as he intensifies Southern Africa AUC Chair campaigns Jan 17, 2025

His tour has also included stops in Lesotho, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Botswana, where he continued to lobby for his candidacy.

President Kagame denies occupying Eastern DRC, criticizes UN peacekeeping efforts Jan 16, 2025

Kagame also questioned the effectiveness of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the DRC, MONUSCO, stating it had failed to resolve the security...

Kenya alleges coordinated digital attack, cites AI deepfakes, disinformation Jan 16, 2025

The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs alleged that recent online activities targeting the government had shifted from genuine public protests t...

AU backs Gaza ceasefire, urges full implementation of pact Jan 16, 2025

A long-time advocate for the Palestinian cause, the AU hosts the Palestinian president annually during its leaders' summit, scheduled for February, wh...

Amnesty International urges DRC President to halt planned mass executions Jan 15, 2025

This follows reports that over 170 death row inmates have been transferred to Angenga prison for execution.

Raila Odinga leaves South Africa without meeting President Ramaphosa Jan 15, 2025

The Eastleigh Voice reached out to South Africa's Presidential spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, who confirmed that Raila Odinga did not meet with Presi...

Somalia wants Ethiopia included in new African Union mission despite troop quota challenges Jan 15, 2025

AUSSOM replaces the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), marking a critical phase in transferring national security responsibilities t...

Dutch government confirms receiving over 300 emails from Kenyans opposing planned monarchs' visit Jan 15, 2025

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, speaking on behalf of the Government Information Service, acknowledged awareness of the reported human rights v...

Kenya, United Arab Emirates sign comprehensive agreement to deepen trade and investment ties Jan 15, 2025

Ruto described the CEPA as a significant milestone in economic cooperation and reaffirmed Kenya's commitment to achieving mutual prosperity through th...

Ruto heads to Abu Dhabi after Emirati ruler cancels state visit Jan 13, 2025

The snub comes amidst mounting pressure reportedly linked to the June 2024 protests in Kenya, as well as negative publicity surrounding the UAE’s acti...

Raila Odinga begins Southern Africa tour to rally support for AUC chair bid Jan 13, 2025

Raila’s tour is expected to continue through Southern African nations, gathering support for his bid.

Tanzanian journalist and rights defender Maria Sarungi abducted in Nairobi Jan 12, 2025

Maria has been vocal in her criticism of the Tanzanian government, previously describing President Samia’s administration as “tyrannical.”

Ruto courts Angolan President Lourenço for support ahead of AUC chairperson's election Jan 10, 2025

On his way back from Ghana where he attended President John Mahama's inauguration, Ruto made a brief stop in Luanda for talks on regional peace, bilat...

Former ICT CS Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u rejects Ruto's ambassadorial nomination to Ghana Jan 10, 2025

She becomes the second nominee to decline the post of heading Kenya’s diplomatic mission in Accra.

Somalia announces candidacy for AU Peace and Security Council Jan 09, 2025

If elected, Somalia pledged to strengthen the AU's peacekeeping efforts by sharing "valuable lessons learned from its own experience fighting the terr...

UN Envoy Huang Xia condemns escalating violence in Eastern DRC, urges dialogue Jan 08, 2025

He urged all conflicting parties to engage in peace talks through the Luanda and Nairobi regional peace processes and refrain from actions that could...

Sudan-Kenya diplomatic tensions persist over RSF engagement Jan 08, 2025

Sudan accused Kenya of supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and interfering in its internal affairs.

Ruto says Equatorial Guinea and Togo back Raila Odinga's AUC chairmanship bid Jan 07, 2025

Ruto is leveraging the gathering of over 10 African leaders attending Mahama's inauguration to rally additional support for Odinga's continental bid.

Raila intensifies AUC chair campaign in Mauritius Jan 06, 2025

Mauritius recently withdrew its bid for the AUC top seat in favour of Odinga's candidacy.

Ruto leaves for Ghana to attend Mahama's inauguration, to lobby for Raila Jan 06, 2025

During his visit, Ruto is also expected to lobby for Raila Odinga's candidacy to succeed Chad's Moussa Faki as the next African Union Commission (AUC)...

Ethiopia joins AU stabilisation mission in Somalia Jan 03, 2025

The development follows high-level talks in Mogadishu led by Ethiopian Defense Minister Aisha Mohammed, who visited the Somali capital for discussions...

Algeria takes over UN Security Council rotational presidency from US Jan 03, 2025

A strong supporter of Palestine, Algeria aims to maintain its hardline stance against Israel on the global stage, advocating for the rights of the Pal...

New AU peacekeeping mission AUSSOM begins operations in Somalia Jan 02, 2025

The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) replaces the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), marking a cr...

Salva Kirr calls for unity in South Sudan, urges opposition to return to Nairobi Tumaini Initiative peace talks Jan 02, 2025

The peace process, which stalled due to political disagreements, will resume on January 7, 2025.

Ivory Coast says French military to withdraw ending decade-long presence Jan 01, 2025

Currently, France maintains approximately 600 soldiers in Ivory Coast, constituting its largest remaining contingent in West Africa.

Uganda officially joins BRICS, marking a new era of global collaboration Jan 01, 2025

The Partner State status, introduced to foster deeper collaboration, enables these nations to actively engage with BRICS initiatives and contribute to...

Political test for Tanzania's Chadema as Mbowe and Lissu seek top party position Dec 31, 2024

Lissu has previously expressed concerns over what he described as a "huge and unprecedented" amount of "dirty money" within the party.

Sudan to rejoin IGAD after 11-month suspension Dec 30, 2024

The suspension, initially announced in January, came as a protest against decisions made during an IGAD summit in Uganda, where RSF commander Hamdan D...

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